Seventies Edinburgh: 25 nostalgic photos of Edinburgh in 1970 – including Dante Lannie's legendary cafe

Edinburgh has changed so much since the Seventies – as you will see in these incredible photos.

We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you 25 photographs of Edinburgh in 1970 – a year that saw the Capital host the Commonwealth Games for the first time.

Have a look through or photo gallery and transport yourself back to a bygone era. And let us know your own memories of Edinburgh in 1970 before you go.

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